Zoned In

Zoned In Writer's BlockGameZone Editorials are special features - Zoned In or Writer's Block - by your favorite GameZone journalists. Here they share their opinions on a variety of game related topics; covering everything from trends, favorite games, developments in gaming, personal gaming experiences, and more.

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Take 2: China’s ban on gold farming
07/09/2009 09:37:00 AM     MB
Will this move by the Chinese government change the MMO landscape? Two writers weigh in.
Zoned In: Don’t shoot the game reviewer
07/02/2009 02:33:00 PM     MB
While often thought of as a cool job, reviewing attracts its share of critics
Gamers are Spoiled
02/08/2008 08:09:00 AM     MB
There is a little 'brat' in all of us
Devs may be out of touch with target audience when it comes to kids' games
01/11/2008 01:08:00 PM     MB
Kids are much more proficient at gaming now than they were 10 years agoKids are much more proficient at gaming now than they were 10 years ago
To Swag or not to Swag: That is the question
07/20/2007 08:56:00 AM     MB
Wanted – journalists who want to write about the industry, not just those interested in seeing how much free stuff they can get
AMA wants compulsive video gaming declared a mental illness – a rebuttal
06/25/2007 11:32:00 AM     MB
Medical profession needs to focus on the true illnesses of this world, not try to make a profit over irresponsible behavior
What if Microsoft released a handheld?
05/04/2007 07:47:00 AM     MB
In a Nintendo universe and a Sony planet, what if Microsoft decided to compete in the world of portable gaming?
Gaming on the Go: Size Doesn’t Matter
04/06/2007 07:47:00 AM     MB
As the console wars go into full swing, the power of handhelds cannot be denied
Playing games is not just childs' play
03/30/2007 07:47:00 AM     MB
Studies show that the more engaged we keep our minds and bodies, the more likely we’ll live longer
Goodbye 2006 – you did a great job of setting up the next generation of immersive gaming
12/31/2006 02:30:00 AM     MB
We have the graphical power at our fingertips, now all we need are the stories
Goodbye, E3
08/01/2006 10:17:00 AM     NG.MB
The so-called “evolution” of E3 is a nice way of disguising its dissolution.
E3 is not gone, but it will not be as it once was
07/31/2006 04:38:00 PM     MB.NG
What was once a cacophony of sight and sound is not more, but the trade show will survive. With that in mind, it is time to look back
Gamers rule in hand-eye coordination, but only in the context of games
05/22/2006 05:10:00 PM     MB
Survey prompts thoughts on who has the best hand-eye coordination
Cyber athletics versus real-world athletics: Never the twain shall meet
02/01/2006 01:39:00 PM     MB.GIZ
Video games allow us to pursue dreams of glory in settings that are, for the most part, less than realistic
The Price is Right
05/05/2005 11:28:00 AM     NG
One of the things I believe is that gamers pay $300 for a home console because that's what they're used to doing.
Again, George Lucas's point is proven: Hollywood doesn't care about anything. Just money.
04/15/2005 04:05:00 PM     NG
It's a joke that actors would expect royalties from games.  We don't buy games because of the actors.